People whose visas to work, study or conduct business in SA expired during the Covid-19 lockdown will not be penalised, home affairs said on Tuesday.
The department of home affairs has outlined temporary measures regarding visas and permanent residence permits during the lockdown.
This is among temporary visa measures for foreign nationals legally in SA which will remain valid until July 31 unless extended officially by the department. Any person whose visa expired before or during the lockdown will not be arrested nor detained for holding an expired visa.
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